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An award to recognise an exceptional contribution by an employee of a company within the tyre retreading or recycling sector to further the cause of their company and the industry they work in, in terms of sustainability and contribution to the Circular Economy.
BERNARDITA DIAZ (SUSTREND)
FABRICIO NEDEFF (VIPAL)
Bernardita Diaz is the General Manager of the Chilean technology firm, Sustrend. She has been a leader in helping the Chilean retread sector achieve technical validation with
the Government authorities as well as leading the Clean Production Agreement that allowed raising the standard of the sector. She has been nominated for the second time in this category for her success in leading her technical team and studying and analysing the way to validate the retreading sector within a global context of recognition for green businesses.
Fabricio Nedeff is currently Commercial Manager for Vipal in Europe. During his career, he has made an important contribution to the development of the tyre retreading market in different parts of the world, including the United States, Mexico, Middle East, Africa and Europe, being present during his company’s growth process in those regions. He has been nominated for his professionalism, dedication and commitment to his company, his customers and to the retreading sector in general, including his support for trade associations around the world.
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EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR